Designated recreational fishing areas (zones отведённые для рекреационного рыболовства)

Spearguns are permitted only in areas designated for recreational fishing, located outside public recreation/swimming zones (вне зоны отдыха населения). Exact locations are set by local fisheries authorities and wildlife users.

Spearguns allowed only here and on marked assigned fishery sites; not in public swimming/recreation areas; piece-by-piece catch only; closed seasons and species bans apply.

Subject to national and basin-specific spawning bans (e.g. northern Caspian 25 May–31 Aug).